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GMC
Jimmy
Steering
Column
Steering column broken
1995 GMC JIMMY
199,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
NANCY RUSSELL STRONG
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4 POSTS
Mechanics at shop pushed my car out of bay with no power and broke my steering column. who's at fault?
Sep 5, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,
Was it damaged when you presented the truck for repair?
Roy
Sep 5, 2019 at 10:28 AM
NANCY RUSSELL STRONG
MEMBER
4 POSTS
No, not damaged, no problems with steering.
Sep 5, 2019 at 11:10 PM
NANCY RUSSELL STRONG
MEMBER
4 POSTS
Went into shop for intake manifold gasket and while waiting for parts mechanic pushed it out of the bay and said steering wheel went 360.
Sep 5, 2019 at 11:12 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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52,796 POSTS
What was damaged? What damage was done to the column?
Roy
Sep 5, 2019 at 11:12 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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If the wheel turns with no resistance, it may be something with the steering linkage.
What did they say is the exact failure?
Roy
Sep 5, 2019 at 11:14 PM
NANCY RUSSELL STRONG
MEMBER
4 POSTS
I called the garage today,they said a bolt fell out. replaced it. all good now. thanks for your help.
Sep 6, 2019 at 8:10 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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Good deal.
Glad it was easy for you.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Sep 6, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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